MM Access Worth It or Not?

ristac · 23 Dec 2023 at 21:42

So those who have access and still use the MM is it still popular. Getting the required amount of posts is a bit more time consuming than I anticipated

ristac · 23 Dec 2023 at 22:34

dlockers said:
Na, just pics of mods wives for £10 or more now.

Sounds a bargain

ristac · 23 Dec 2023 at 22:38

Efour said:
Posts like this kinda flag you as a bit of a risky buyer or seller. I think. Imo.

It should just happen Natural style

well I’ve been a member for over 12 years and I’ve brought on the MM a few times, I send my funds over and wait for the item to arrive so I’m not sure how that makes me a risky buyer/seller.

I am a huge lurker who prefers reading to posting

ristac · 23 Dec 2023 at 22:43

Tobywon said:
Before the rule change yes it was, I got a graphics card and a few other bits for the latest build and lots of stuff for the previous as well. Still one of the best places to purchase second hand components on the site. Always well looked after, always good prices and genuine sellers, much less scum bags compared to all the other platforms!

Like you, I used it a few times before the rule changes. I just wondered if the rule changes have had a negative effect on it. A few are wrongly assuming I’ve suddenly joined just to gain access to it.

ristac · 23 Dec 2023 at 22:46

dlockers said:
You contribute little to the community but benefit from buying good cush. It isn't hard maths

What nonsense, someone wants to get a few quid for something they no longer want and they get to sell it for free with no listing or commission fees and zero hassle. Without buyers there would be no MM

ristac · 24 Dec 2023 at 07:30

Gray2233 said:
You have one item of feedback dating to 2018 bud.

While one or two transactions I've had haven't had feedback, I'd say 95% have. How often did you really use the service?

I thought I’d bought 2-3 items, used the classified at AV forums about 60 times, why does my initial question have to be taken so far out of context

ristac · 24 Dec 2023 at 12:03

keef247 said:
I wouldn't publicly admit to bumping up your post account just to gain access. IIRC that results in you not being granted it/it being taken away.

Who said I’m bumping up my post count, I said getting the amount of posts is time consuming. Time consuming as I’m not in here posting nonsense 20 times a day to do just that.

ristac · 26 Dec 2023 at 17:40

Mekrel said:
See, that's the exact attitude I mentioned in my earlier post. Why should the benefit of trading on the MM sit entirely with the buyer through lower price? The perceived benefit of using the MM to avoid scammers isn't exclusive to the seller, the buyer is also purchasing from someone that's part of the community and therefore benefiting from lower risk.

Pay a fair price, and everyone wins. You don't overpay, the seller gets a fair price and you're getting lower risk versus eBay.

I've lost count of the times I've seen posters offering derogatory offers, someone comes in with either asking or close to asking price and the person who made the derogatory offer then asks to be second in line. If you wanted the item and are willing to pay the higher price, just offer it in the first instance.

Most of my for sale posts on the MM state that I'm not open to offers because I know what I can get for the items via eBay (filter by completed sales of said item). I'll usually price a tad lower on here so there's still value to be had. If I get no bites, I'll put it on eBay and sell for higher.

I don’t disagree and I’ve heavily used AV Forums in the past for HiFi and AV equipment. I do find classified adverts on dedicated member forums have usually been well looked after.

On here I bought a Samsung smart watch described as good as new and it was, not a mark on it.

I thought I’d bought a few computer bits on here too, a PSU being one but maybe I’m mixing it up with the other place